Tuesday, January 25, 2011

SN Poll Iowa: Huckabee in the lead

When asked for which of the potential candidates they would most likely vote, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee received the largest share of the vote with 28%. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney came in second with 19%, and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin secured third place with 12.44%, narrowly edging out former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who received 12.20% of the vote. About 18% of the respondents were undecided.

Strategic National surveyed a random sample of typical Iowa caucus goers. The statewide, automated poll had a total of 410 respondents, 52% female and 48% male. It was conducted on January 18, 2010, and has a margin of error of +/- 4.8%.